Author:
Larry Hough
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Date Posted: 17:20:52 09/12/04 Sun
Rev.Darwin,
I see this as a very difficult and devisive problem for you. I think this family is acting out deep seated problems within their own family relationships, at church. When everything is "okey doky" at home, they are fine at church, but when problems arise at home, they bring it with them and disrupt things at church. This would be especially evident with the kids. I know families going through divorce where the children carry the blunt of the emotional baggage. They are often very disruptive and sometimes even physically and emotionally abusive. Because they can not trust things being "good" and stable at home, they do not trust an environment (like the classroom)that seems to offer that stability they see as a sham at home.
What can you do? You need to bring the parents in and sit them down and discuss this problem with them. This is difficult, but truly is for their benefit, as well as their children. If that does not work, you need to meet with them again, but this time with one or two others who are also affected by their actions. Offer help, through counciling and prayer, but be honest! If this does not help, you have to remove them from the communal activities of the church, although the boys could probably benefit from any pyhsical activities such as sports to release pent up tension. This is very difficult and hopefully does not come to this point.... But, you are responsible for the flock! You are also responsible for the individual, but the fore mentioned actions are all you can really do to keep them in the fold.
I pray this helps you, brother. Please know that I will be praying for you and this situation. Also know that I am here for you at all times and have a true desire to help you.
Trusting in Him, alone,
I am yours in the Spirit
Pastor Larry Hough
Local Elder, Region 7
New Jersey
Baruch Ha Ba 'b Shem Adonai
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